May 26, 2015

By Obituaries on May 26, 2015.

1952 ~ HOFFMAN ~ 2015

Joyce Margaret Hoffman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, May 25th, 2015 at the age of 63 years. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jay Nagy; her daughter, Renee Forster; her mother, Eva Hoffman; two brothers, Jason and Robin Hoffman; one sister, Janice (Alfred) Steinkey; and one nephew, Jordan Hoffman. Joyce was predeceased by her father, Raymond Hoffman. Joyce was born and raised in Medicine Hat, where she also received her education graduating from McCoy High School. She raised her children in Medicine Hat while working various jobs in the hospitality industry. Joyce was a very loving and supportive mother who loved bingo, dancing, and quiet time. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. At Joyce's request, no funeral service will be held. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joyce Hoffman. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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GUS BITZ

1924 ~ 2015
With sadness the family of Mr. August ‘Gus’ Bitz announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, May 22, 2015, at the age of 91 years. Gus was born on May 13, 1924 in Leader, Saskatchewan, one of twelve children born to Jacob and Christina Bitz. He was raised on the family farm at Sandy Point, Alberta and this is also where he attended school. Growing up on the farm meant some long days and he learned the value of a hard days work and instilled a work ethic that followed him through out his life. He loved the farm and the open spaces of cowboy life! He enjoyed his horses, making sausage, rodeo’s and watching bull riding. He also liked boxing and watching the Blue Jays play. The great outdoors provided the places where he would go hunting and he loved to relax and fish at his favorite fishing hole. Wherever the road took him, you could be sure that he was driving a new GMC truck. Of all the things he liked to do, going for coffee at the mall with his friends was what he looked forward to the most. Gus will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Betty (Dale) Critchlow, Sandy (Yogi) Bitz, Randy (Donna) Bitz and Brian (Brenda) Bitz; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Bitz, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob & Christina Bitz; son, Wayne Bitz and 11 brothers and sisters. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery just prior to the service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Gus’ name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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KYRIAZOPOULOS, Sonnia Joy May

March 22, 1966 – May 23, 2015
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Sonnia on May 23, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband Greg; sons Nikolas and Dimitri; Samantha Clark; grandchildren Dominic and Zoey; her mother Theresa Prince- Dickson; brother Rodney Prince; sisters Gina (Darwin) Cferhazia and Pamela Prince. She was predeceased by her grandma and grandpa Rosie and Clarence Prince. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Hope Community Covenant Church (245 Brent Blvd. Strathmore) at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Strathmore Poker Run in support for Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (609 – 14 St. NW Calgary, T2N 2A1). To send condolences, please visit Sonnia’s obituary at http://www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

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PETKE

Our dear father, Erich Petke, beloved husband of 59 years to Ingrid Petke passed away early Sunday morning May 24, 2015 quietly in his sleep at the age of 82 years. He will be extremely missed by his six children, Brigitte, Lorraine, Sieglinde, Bernhard, Robert and Dennis; sixteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers and many caring nieces, nephews and their families as well as many special friends. He had a long life filled with family, friends and his passions in music and astronomy. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held in St. Peter Lutheran Church (758 8th Street SE) on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: Erich Petke pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Erich Petke, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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TRISKLE

Cheryl Gwen Triskle passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at the age of 55 years, beloved wife of Fred Triskle of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory five children, Nonnien Triskle, James Triskle (Hailey Ward), Robert Evans, Marlan Evans (Jenna Lueken) and Michael Evans; her parents Irene and Harold Jackle of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan; two brothers, Marlan Jackle and Ken (Phillane) Jackle; Freds family: Olivia Triskle and Kenneth Triskle (Dennis Eeles) as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Thursday May 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Calgary/Southern Alberta Chapter, Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7W7 or Crohn’s and Colitis Canada 600 60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario; M4T 1N5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Cheryl Triskle, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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